2 Indian Nationals Safe, 2 Missing After Vessel Struck at Ukraine's Odesa Port
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Indian nationals were reportedly on board a commercial vessel that was struck at Ukraine's Port of Odesa, with two confirmed safe while information about the remaining two is still awaited, according to the Indian Embassy in Ukraine.
As per reports, the incident involved the MV AGN Ragnar, which was hit at the Black Sea port on July 25. The embassy said search and rescue operations are underway and it is in constant touch with the relevant Ukrainian authorities.
Embassy monitoring rescue efforts
In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it is closely monitoring the situation following the incident.
According to the embassy, two of the four Indian nationals onboard have been confirmed safe, while authorities are still trying to ascertain the whereabouts and condition of the other two crew members.
The embassy added that it is coordinating with the concerned authorities as rescue efforts continue.
Incident follows recent attack on another vessel
The latest incident comes days after another commercial vessel, MV OMORFI, reportedly came under attack while transiting the Black Sea on July 18.
As per reports, three Indian nationals were among the 10 crew members onboard the vessel. One Indian national was killed in the attack, while the other two were reported safe.
Following that incident, the Indian Embassy in Russia said it had contacted the relevant authorities and was extending assistance to the deceased sailor's family.
India condemns attacks on commercial shipping
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reportedly condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping, stating that such incidents endanger innocent civilian crew members and threaten the safety of international maritime navigation.
As per reports, India has urged all concerned parties to uphold international obligations to ensure the safety and security of commercial vessels and maintain the uninterrupted flow of global trade.
Four Indians died in another recent attack
The latest developments also come shortly after four Indian nationals reportedly lost their lives in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leopard, which had departed from Odesa port.
The MEA had condemned that incident as well, reiterating that attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crew members are unacceptable and should be avoided.
